Aphra Brandreth
Aphra Brandreth | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Parent | Gyles Brandreth |
Aphra Brandreth is a British politician who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Chester South and Eddisbury since the 2024 United Kingdom general election. She is a member of the Conservative Party.
Background
Brandreth is the daughter of former Conservative politician Gyles Brandreth.[1] She worked from 2003 to 2013 as an economic adviser to Defra, and was deputy leader of Richmond Council from 2018 to 2022.[2]
Political career
Previously a councillor in Chester,[3] she was elected to the seat of Chester South and Eddisbury in the 2024 general election.[4]
References
- ^ "Aphra Brandreth to stand for Tories in father Gyles's old seat". BBC. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Allfree, Claire (8 November 2023). "Gyles and Aphra Brandreth: 'People call my daughter a nepo baby, but I've had no influence on her'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Gabaldoni, Amelia (25 October 2020). "Gyles Brandreth and his daughter, Aphra, on knitwear and integrity". The Times. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Gyles Brandreth's daughter Aphra follows father's footsteps to represent Chester for Conservatives". Granada Reports. ITV News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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